*** About Alberta's Winter Flora: Alberta’s winter flora consists of a diverse group of plants that have adapted to survive the harsh, cold winters. Evergreens like spruce and pine retain their needles, providing color and life against the white snowscapes. Meanwhile, deciduous trees stand bare, conserving energy for the spring. The understory is home to hardy shrubs and grasses, their textures becoming more pronounced with frost's delicate dusting. This natural adaptation not only ensures their survival through temperatures that plunge below freezing but also contributes to the ecological balance, providing habitats and food sources for local wildlife during the sparse winter months.

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